Ingredients:
8 ounces dried lentils
2 cloves garlic, peeled
12 fresh sage leaves
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup red wine vinegar
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 large (about 2 pounds) cotechino sausage
1. In a medium saucepan, bring 6 cups of water to a boil, and add 1 tablespoon salt. Add the lentils, garlic, and sage. Cook the lentils at a gentle boil until tender yet still firm, about 20minutes. Drain and place in a medium bowl.
2. Add the olive oil and vinegar to the lentils and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
3. Prick the sausage several times with a pin. Place in a large pot of cold water and bring to a boil over medium heat/. Reduce the heat to a very low boil, cover the pot and cook for 1 ½ hours. Drain.
4. Spread the marinated lentil on a large serving platter to form abed for the cotechino. Slice the cotechino into ¼ -inch thick rounds, arrange over lentils, and serve.
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